Outdoor Activities

Where The Mountain Roars! Enjoy auto racing in several divisions of competition, including Late Models,
Street Stocks, Legends,
Ucars and
MiniCups. This
newly built facility
opens every
Saturday at 5pm,
May through October
and features
a 3/8-mile oval
track, grandstand
seating for 4,000
plus backstretch and surround seating for more. VIP and tent areas are
available; pit tours and catering arranged by calling 540-652-1108. Gate
Admission Fees.

Shenandoah National Park receives 1.3 million visitors each year who enjoy
more than 197,000 acres of land and over 500 miles of hiking trails, including
101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The unique geography, stunning waterfalls,
plentiful
wildlife, and 75
scenic overlooks
along the historic
Skyline Drive, are
some of the area’s
most popular attractions.
The
Drive, a National
Scenic Byway that
winds 105 miles
along the crest
of the mountains,
provides spectacular
vistas to
the east and west. Natural and cultural exhibits and special information
programs are offered seasonally within the Park. There are 4 campgrounds,
3 lodging facilities, dining, retail and much more. In 2011 the Park will be
celebrating its 75th anniversary with numerous special events. A nominal
entrance fee is good for 7 consecutive days.
18 Campbell

Since 1970, the Shenandoah River Outfitters remains the largest and most experienced canoe, kayak and tube outfitter in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are located on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River-"the most scenic section", where the `canoe capital canoes` come to canoe. We are the closest Outfitter to the Luray Caverns, `Big Meadows and Skyland` in the Shenandoah National Park and we border the George Washington National Forest in beautiful Page county Virginia.

A delightful stream-fed 34-acre lake filled with a variety of game fish, offers summer swimming from a white sand beach. Canoes and paddle boats are available for rent in summer. Picturesque picnic areas with grills, six picnic shelters for rent, horseshoe pit, ball fields and sand volleyball area give families and groups lots of options for fun. Swimming fees apply. State/County fishing license must be presented to Town of Luray to obtain fishing permit.

This unique and award-winning linear park is an Urban Wildlife Corridor
along the Hawksbill Creek and is a designated VA Birding and Wildlife Trail
and bird sanctuary. The 10-foot
wide, paved walking and biking
loop extends more than 2 miles,
offering an ADA compliant path
for exercise and pure enjoyment
of visitors and their pets. The
scenery changes from majestic
mountains to waterway habitats
of mammals and numerous bird species including ducks, heron and kingfisher.
To enjoy fishing in the Hawksbill, which is stocked with trout between
October and June, appropriate licenses are required. The landscaped banks
and Greenway areas are central to many festivals and activities and the site
of the infamous “Duck Races”, hundreds of little rubber ducks bobbing their
way to victory during town celebrations and holiday events.

This park`s hours of operation are between 8 a.m. and dusk. The park is 1,604 acres with 5.6 miles of river frontage along the south fork of the Shenandoah River. The rolling, mountainous land features steep slopes and is mostly wooded. In addition to meandering river frontage, the park offers scenic vistas overlooking Massanutten Mountain to the west and Shenandoah National Park to the east.

Come visit us and discover all there is to love about beautiful, colonial Shenvalee and the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley.Set in the midst of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia,the Shenvalee offers everything you need for a relaxing, enjoyable golf vacation.
Of course, our main attraction is our 27-hole PGA golf course. As is true of everything at the Shenvalee, however, ours is more than just a golf course.

Canoe, kayak, raft and tube floats on
the legendary Shenandoah River, a flowing
mountain river through spectacular
mountain scenery. No experience necessary,
wonderful family fun, great fishing.
No reservations required, open everyday.
“Professional outfitting since 1974.

A Beautiful hedge maze with fountains,
tunnels, overlook platform and mist to
cool you. Unravel the mystery of the largest
garden maze in the Mid-Atlantic states
- a one acre ornamental garden at Luray
Caverns. Great family fun!

On Page County’s western border, the GW Forest, extending into West
Virginia, is the largest publicly owned land base for recreation in the eastern
United States. With more than 100 recreational
sites, ranging from picnic and scenic overlook areas
to full camping complexes, the forest also welcomes
motorized off-road and ATV vehicles on several
trails near Luray.

Hawksbill Recreation Park

Operated by the Town of Stanley, this charming park offers a central location
for play with a large swimming
pool and picnic shelters plus
a large community center building.
A recently completed skate
park is center stage along with
volleyball, horseshoes, hiking
and swinging on giant swings.
This all-inclusive facility is available
to rent for special events and
gatherings.

Location:

205 Pool Dr. Stanley, Va. 22851

Phone:

540-778-4073

Imagination Station

public park/playground/soccer and baseball fields

Location:

Sixth St. Luray, Va. 22835

Inn Lawn Park

Come experience the high adventure of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the breathtaking scenery of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia that can only be found in a hot air balloon. Whether above looking down onto the valley or brushing along the treetops of a ridge, the time spent is one you will never forget.

Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, the Luray, Triathlon offers
two exciting distances: sprint and international.
After a swim in Lake Arrowhead,
athletes bike the scenic yet challenging
bike route along the woods and farms of
the Shenandoah Valley then finish up with
an out and back run on the paved roads
of Page County.

Valley Ballooning is located in Woodstock, VA and offers flights from the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Flying over the Shenandoah is truly rewarding and offers spectacular views. Some things you may see on your flight include:
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The Blue Ridge Mountains
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The Appalachian Mountains
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The Seven Bends of the Shenandoah River
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The majestic eastern white tailed deer
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Many wine vineyards and much more